Site Manager

Freelance Site Manager – Laboratory Fit-Out

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Duration: Minimum 9 weeks, with potential to extend to 12 weeks
Rate: £250–£260 per day
Hours: 8-hour days

Ignite Construction is recruiting an experienced Freelance Site Manager for a laboratory fit-out project in Ely.

The project involves the partial demolition and refurbishment of an existing single-storey building, approximately 100ft in length, with a range of new internal and external works.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

This role will suit a hands-on Site Manager with a strong fit-out background who is comfortable managing subcontractors while also being willing to get stuck in on site when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating subcontractors on site.

• Managing the partial demolition and subsequent fit-out works.

• Supervising the installation of new stud walls, ceilings and flooring.

• Overseeing window installations and external cladding works.

• Monitoring progress against the programme and coordinating trades.

• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

• Maintaining site records, reviewing RAMS and managing site inductions.

• Ensuring workmanship and quality standards are maintained throughout.

• Taking a hands-on approach when required to help keep the project moving.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Manager on commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects.

• Strong experience coordinating and supervising subcontractors.

• A practical, hands-on approach to site management.

• Good knowledge of site health and safety requirements.

• Ability to manage site activities independently and keep works on programme.

• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications required.

What's on Offer?

• £250–£260 per day.

• 8-hour working days.

• Minimum 9-week freelance contract, with potential to extend to 12 weeks.

• Free on-site parking.

• Laboratory fit-out project based in Ely.

• Start date of Monday 2nd November 2026.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Site Manager with a commercial fit-out background and are available to start on Monday 2nd November, get in touch with Ignite Construction to discuss the project further.